Iain Schofield

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[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

Controlling or coercive behaviour taking place after a relationship has ended may now be considered a criminal offence across England and Wales.

Learn more about how this change to the law may affect you ⬇️
https://t.co/eop7E4cUWZ

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

Be sure to follow us across social media to stay informed about new resources, policy changes, and important developments in the fight against economic abuse 👍

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

If your partner discourages you from working or sabotages your job opportunities, you may be experiencing economic abuse.

They might claim they just want to look after you, but it could be a sign of control.

Find more information and access support 🔽
https://t.co/jyybLMUOen

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

If your partner insists on having sole control over your joint bank account and leaving you without access to funds, this could be a sign of economic abuse.

Learn more about the signs of economic abuse and how to access support by visiting our website👩‍💻

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

Need legal guidance? @rightsofwomen offer a free and confidential legal advice service for women in England & Wales.

Send your questions using their online tool 'FLOWS Answers' and receive a response from a Rights of Women lawyer within two weeks.

https://t.co/3PWbruMELS

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

Did you know? Coerced debt is a common form of economic abuse where abusers take out loans or credit in the victim-survivor's name without their consent. This often leaves survivors with crippling debt and damaged credit.

Visit our website for steps to regain financial control and seek help 💻

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

Join the Survivors' Forum – a safe and supportive online community for victim-survivors of economic abuse to connect with others, share experiences, and find useful resources 💡

Sign up now to join the discussion ⬇️
https://t.co/IkVlYtxAq1

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

Abusers will use every means they have to control victim-survivors, even joint mortgages. Stay tuned later this week as we launch our latest report exposing how perpetrators are weaponising joint mortgages to devastate the lives of victim-survivors and how they can be stopped.

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

As @holly_bourneYA points out, navigating relationships can be difficult, especially if it’s your first!

LoveRespect by @womensaid is an invaluable resource that can help you better understand relationships and recognise signs of abuse.

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

Your voice matters 🙌 That's why we’ve created a #GeneralElection guide for victim-survivors including:

✅Key dates to look out for
✅Alternative forms of voter ID
✅The different ways you can vote safely. 

Explore the guide 👇 https://t.co/FWmTKiKGsv

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

Today, we're launching our #GeneralElection Manifesto. Economic abuse perpetrators are devastating the lives of 1 in 5 UK women. It's time for 𝐚𝐥𝐥 political parties to commit to change.

Read more about our solutions & join us as we call for action⬇️
https://t.co/HtCayD1Ldb

[Iain Schofield @IainSchofield1]

@BBCNews As a Burnley resident, these stories always felt exploitative and never sat right with me. Clearly the journalists giving these stories a platform weren't as discerning...or just knew they'd make good coverage.

[Iain Schofield @IainSchofield1]

@BBCNews The real issue here is with the media for lapping up stories like this. If exploiting the poor wasn't so lucrative, people wouldn't do it. There's clearly demand for it and people can't seem to get enough of the desperate and destitute.

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

We understand the importance of providing a space for victim-survivors to support their physical and mental well-being.

Recently, we partnered with theMOVEMENT to deliver free yoga sessions for the victim-survivors we work alongside and the results have been incredible!

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

[2/2] If you work in financial services, and are wondering how the Consumer Duty will affect your firm, SEA (in partnership with @SimmonsLLP) has produced this free, practical guide to help you transform responses to customers experiencing #EconomicAbuse. https://t.co/vbrrtxx25e

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

🧵[1/2] New report from @TheFCA shows 2.2 million people in the past 5 years experienced financial abuse - the new Consumer Duty will raise standards and help survivors get a good response from their banks.
https://t.co/QcbbmbyLBF

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

Did you know economic abuse often coexists with other forms of abuse? 95% of domestic abuse cases involve economic abuse. This type of abuse creates economic instability and limits freedom.

Learn more about its impact and how we can help on our website 🔗

[Respect @RespectUK]

Survivor safety & wellbeing must be at the centre of perpetrator work, which is why we have dedicated a whole section to it in the new edition of the Respect Standard.

Thank you to our sector leader friends for their endorsements of the new edition (1/2)

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

We're incredibly proud to support @TSB as they launch this brilliant initiative! It is vital that victim-survivors of #EconomicAbuse have both the means and the support necessary to escape abuse and thrive.

[Iain Schofield @IainSchofield1]

@NicolaBarratt4 😲😲😲